Cook (CYS) NA-08

Defense Logistics Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Columbus, OH seeks cooks with experience in preparing and serving meals for large groups, including modifying recipes for special diets and ensuring food safety and sanitation. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English and follow standardized recipes to serve 150+ children in group settings.

Preferred credentials include ServSafe Manager certification and prior experience with meals for children under six years; familiarity with allergy

Qualifications

• Must have experience with a full range of food preparation techniques to develop and revise standardized recipes, coordinate cooking in large quantities, and prepare foods for special/modified diets.
• Must handle a variety of commercial food service tools and equipment and maintain cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Must have basic math skills to modify recipes for large quantities and determine portion sizes.
• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Food preparation

Standardized recipes

Portion math

English communication

Sanitation practices

Dietary restrictions

Job description

This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's Columbus, OH.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee

(all CYS employees working a minimum of 15 hours per week)

• First Child: 100% childcare fee discount
• Second and Subsequent Child: 50% childcare fee discount and any additional children in the household: 15% childcare fee discount

Incentives and Bonuses

• Incentives are not paid.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

Must have experience demonstrating knowledge of a full range of food preparation techniques needed to: Develop and revise standardized recipes, coordinate cooking in large quantities using complex recipes and varied cooking methods, prepare foods for special/modified diets (i.e., diabetic exchanges, low sodium, food allergies), and instruct lower-level cooks. Must have experience using a variety of commercial food service tools and equipment to include cleaning and sanitation practices. Must have basic math skills needed to modify recipes for large quantities and to determine portion sizes. Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified" and may be sent first for consideration:

• ServSafe Manager's Certification
• Minimum of one year experience preparing and serving meals/snacks for children under 6 tears in a group setting with 150+ children.
• Experience in preparing meals/snacks for children under 6 years in a group setting with a variety of food related allergies.